The Famous Roman Basilicas

There are only four major basilicas in the entire world, and all four of them can be found in Rome. The city also has the biggest number of minor basilicas among all other dioceses. The four major basilicas are the St. John Lateran Basilica, the official seat of the Pope which contains the papal throne;

Dedication of St. John Lateran basilica

St. Peter’s Basilica, the most famous Roman Catholic church and one of the most visited places in Rome; St. Paul Outside The Walls, the second largest church after St. Peter’s and believed to contain the tomb of the Apostle Paul; and St. Mary Major, the largest and the most important church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.